The key with IWD is to strive for a balanced party. Not only do you need characters with a good variety of skills, but having a variety of races helps as well. As for background story, it's pretty mu… (View Post)

A Bard and a Mage works as well. In addition it's good to have both a Cleric and a Druid, plus some sort of Fighter/Thief. (View Post)

I agree. When I played it last, many years ago, my Bard was one of my most valuable team members. (View Post)

What balance? I just had a look and it was 150 for, 37 against, with 9 sitting on the fence. Or are you proposing that we right a negative review? I'd say the community as a whole is definitely in fa… (View Post)

Why not go to GOG and get yourself an updated version of the game? It will cost you all of $9.99 US and you'll never have to bother with your disc again: http://www.gog.com/game/icewind_dale_complete (View Post)